International auditions

International auditions

We are pleased to offer a new selection of preliminary audition opportunities for our full-time training at a series of intensive courses and audition events around the world in 2018/19.

We want aspiring young dancers, whose dream is to come to The Royal Ballet School, to have the opportunity to present their talent and potential closer to home. These preliminary auditions are run separately to our main auditions process. If you wish to attend one of our international auditions you must follow the instructions below to apply.

Please note these are preliminary auditions. All successful candidates will need to attend a final audition in London.

In 2018/19 we are running auditions in the following countries:

Every audition will be attended by a panel of artistic staff from The Royal Ballet School.

Chicago – 12-13 January 2019

Schedule12 January - 12-14-year-olds (by 31 August 2019) from 5pm
13 January - 15-18-year-olds (by 31 August 2019) from 4pm

Fees£65

Age restrictionsThis audition is for students aged 12-18 years old by 31 August 2019.

How to applyApply using our online form using one of the followings links. When asked to select 'audition type', please select 'USA' and select 'Chicago' from the audition venue options. Applications close 12 December.

San Francisco - 16 January 2019

Age restrictionsThis audition is for students aged 14-18 years old by 31 August 2019.

How to apply

Apply using our online form using one of the followings links. When asked to select 'audition type', please select 'USA' and select 'San Francisco' from the audition venue options. Applications close 12 December.